Anthony Vicino got involved in real estate as a college student with his roommate and his dad, although he quickly realised sometimes it’s best to keep work and play separate. Anthony emphasizes the importance of cultivating and preserving relationships in the industry by adding unique value. He discusses some hard lessons learned while working with investors, and how to ensure a committed investor every time. Anthony Vicino Real Estate Background: Full-time investor/entrepreneur Co-Founding Par...
Jul 26, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2519
While spending 5 years as an aerospace engineer, Ali Boone put any time and energy she could into leaving her corporate job. Now, she’s training others how to hack their minds before hacking their wallets in her new book “Not Your How-To-Guide to Real Estate Investing.” Today, she’s sharing specific hacks for saving time, money, and your sanity. Ali Boone Real Estate Background: Owner of Hipster investments, focus on helping investors purchase turnkey and off-market rental properties Current por...
Jul 25, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2518
After a near-death experience due to being overworked, Trevor Mauch realized he needed to focus on more energy-enriching business practices. Like many business owners, he created his business to give him freedom, impact, and grow his finances, but instead it trapped him into an endless cycle of constant grind. Trevor talks about how he honed in on his motivation and overcame burnout by working less and ultimately making more. Trevor Mauch Real Estate Background: CEO and Founder at Carrot.com, he...
Jul 24, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2517
Today, we’re deep diving into speaking with investors, coming from the perspective of Investor Relation Manager, Ted Greene. Ted gives us his tips for communicating with new investors as well as continuing the conversation with his current investors. He even clues us in on his overall process from first contact with a new investor, to when they actually decide to invest. Ted Greene Real Estate Background: Investor Relations Manager at Spartan Investment Group 20+ years of real estate experience ...
Jul 23, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2516
In this episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts lays out the top 5 best tips for good investor relations. He discusses one of the main pieces of information syndicators don’t talk about (and why you should), how to be more attractive to investors online, and what you need to be doing before going out and raising capital. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Jul 22, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2515
When Stephanie transitioned into multifamily, she may not have expected her first syndication to be a fraternity house in Colorado. Although, she’s an expert in trying new investments that are out of her comfort zone. Since then, she’s added retail, apartments, and soon, development for multi-million dollar homes all in different markets. She talks about her biggest challenges, where she’s found the greatest return on investment, as well as her exit strategy. Stephanie Walter Real Estate Backgro...
Jul 21, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2514
Franklin Spees wasn’t new to the property management game when he and his wife decided to start a company of their own soon out of college. Fast forward to today, he’s working on developing 74 2,000 square-foot commercial units. Tune in to learn about the 4-step process to effective condo conversions, how to successfully pre-lease before construction is even completed, and why land ownership may be your next business venture. Franklin Spees Real Estate Background: CA licensed broker, attorney, c...
Jul 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2513
When Ruben Izgelov went to a private lending conference, he had full intentions of finding better sources of capital for his own deals. He walked in as a fix & flipper and walked out as a hard money lender. Tune in to find out what lenders are looking for in investors, how to make the lending process easier, and what you need to make sure your lender is NOT doing. Ruben Izgelov & Andrew Schnissel Real Estate Background: Co-Founder/Managing Partner, Ruben Izgelov and Partner, Andrew Schni...
Jul 19, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2512
In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we talk about how to select the best markets to invest in. Marco Santarelli talks about the key items to look at when choosing a good market, as well as how to avoid overpriced, bubble markets. Brent Maxwell teaches us the tell tale sign to identify up and coming markets by studying single-family trends. Lastly, Adiel Gorel shares his secrets for selecting the best markets for landlords using his research on demographics. Marco Santarelli Founder of Norada ...
Jul 18, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2511
After working in corporate America for 1 year, LA native Josh Gorokhovsky found his investing niche of built-to-rent real estate. Learning from a local developer as his mentor, he narrowed down his ideal buyer and got to work. Josh talks about scoring good deals on land, how to keep construction costs low, and cultivating a good team to keep construction running smoothly. Josh Gorokhovsky Real Estate Background: Runs Telos Properties which is a vertically integrated development firm 5 years of r...
Jul 17, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2510
Former gym owner, Nick Brown, bought his first investment property by finding and contacting the owner on Facebook. From then on out, he was dedicated to doing the nitty gritty side of investing to ultimately acquire 575 units today. Nick has a “get it done” mentality and talks about what he had to do to get there that others won’t do. Nick Brown Real Estate Background: Lawyer by trade but currently a full-time real estate investor 7 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 575 mult...
Jul 16, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2509
In this episode, Theo Hicks and Travis Watts talk about the key to being successful in real estate investing while also working a full-time job. They talk in detail about each investment strategy, analyzing how it fits into your lifestyle, and what they recommend investing in first. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2508
Matt Drouin had an “aha” moment when he decided he was simply not going to participate in the college/debt/job cycle. He started with a 4-unit house hack and ultimately hit financial independence by age 33. Matt talks about how reaching his financial goal didn’t give him the euphoria he thought it would, and how he reinvented himself using the 10x rule . Matt Drouin (Drew-in) Real Estate Background: Partner at OakGrove Companies 14 years of real estate experience Oakgrove currently owns 117 unit...
Jul 14, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2507
After realizing he had little control in the stock market, Brian Wagers quickly moved to real estate investing. Brian talks about how he manufactured deals by driving around his neighborhood, while simultaneously building relationships with brokers, and how this ultimately led to his 425 units today. Brian Wagers Real Estate Background: Currently working full-time in sales 4 years of real estate investing experience with 3 in multi-family Portfolio consist of 425 units Based in Rogers, AR Say hi...
Jul 13, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2506
After former construction worker, Shane Torres, filed bankruptcy in 2012, he immediately turned around and opened his own real estate office that same year. Today he is actively and passively investing, focusing on the retail space. Shane shares his 6 qualifications for choosing the best locations, the type of tenants he gets to ensure success, and the reason he’ll never borrow from large lenders. Shane Torres Real Estate Background: CEO & Founder of Road to $20 Million 12 years passive REI ...
Jul 12, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2505
In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we dive into the three stages of creating a successful team. Danny Coleman talks about his 4-step hiring process for attracting the highest quality candidates. Shawn Casemore tells us his secret for developing your current team by balancing the focus on business and people. Lastly, Rich Fettke discusses the importance of building and managing a strong team, as well as tips for creating connection and organization in a remote team. Danny Coleman Has a passio...
Jul 11, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2504
After getting his law degree and opening his own law firm, Seth Bradley decided to pivot into passive investing through syndications. Listen to learn how Seth used his law degree to get his foot in the door with investing, how he was able to add value to GPs with little real estate experience, and his expert opinion for anyone that might be on the fence about further education. Seth Bradley Real Estate Background: Real estate attorney and founder of Law Capital Partners 8 years of real estate ex...
Jul 10, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2503
After losing $40k in a mixed use commercial property, Kevin McGrath decided to move into the industrial real estate industry. Kevin talks about how he got started in industrial investing, the pros and cons of single tenant vs.the more risky multitenant industrial net leases, and why he chose the industrial investing industry over multifamily. Kevin McGrath Real Estate Background: Principal with Cardinal Industrial Started investing in 2005 Invest in both Industrial real estate and multifamily pr...
Jul 09, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2502
In this episode of Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts and Theo Hicks go through the 51 responsibilities of the general partner in apartment syndications . They talk about what general partners are doing behind the scenes with your capital broken down in three sections: precontract, contact-to-close, and post-closing. Tune in to learn what questions to ask the GP about their business plan, and/or how to use this information to create a successful business of your own. Click here to kno...
Jul 08, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2501
Father, daughter duo Abigail and Sean Thomson didn’t think they’d end up working together one day when she went off to college. But, after sharing her long-term goals with her dad, they both knew investing for passive income was the answer. They now successfully run the business together while Abigail balances her daily tasks and school. They talk about why they made the switch from residential to multifamily, how they structure day-to-day tasks, and what it’s like working with family. Abigail &...
Jul 07, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2500
After purchasing his first single family investment property in college, Sam Silverman continued to purchase 8 single family homes, and ultimately moved on to syndication. In this episode, we learn about Sam’s top 4 criteria for qualifying investments, how he uses his past experiences to raise capital, and his best piece of advice for new syndicators. Sam Silverman Real Estate Background: VP of Sales at a tech company 3 years experience (1 in single family then the next 2 have been all multi fam...
Jul 06, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2499
As a commercial real estate broker specializing in multi-tenant leases, Dan Lewkowicz has knowledge of many different asset classes. Today, we talk in depth about the differences between a net lease vs. multifamily and the pros and cons of each, absolute triple net leases vs. double net leases, net lease benefits as opposed to multifamily, and why you should become a commercial real estate broker instead of residential. Dan Lewkowicz Real Estate Background: 15 years of experience Now Director of...
Jul 05, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2498
Today, we’re talking with Drew Maconachy, specifically about the insurance side of real estate investing. He clues us in on the most common questions investors ask him, how to possibly get lower insurance costs, and some policies that you may not actually need on your insurance. Tune in to learn about the common insurance pitfalls real estate investors fall through and how to avoid them. Drew Maconachy Real Estate Background: Co-owner of Maconachy Stradley Insurance, Insuring 1000s of doors acro...
Jul 04, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2497
Starting out with zero real estate investing experience, Terrica Lynn Smith built her brand from the ground level. With a current portfolio of 250 doors, Terrica is passionate about teaching others to do the same and get started in real estate investing. She talks about her journey to crowdfunding, how she approaches it differently than others, and her best tips to ensure it’s successful in your business. Terrica Lynn Smith Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 15 years of exper...
Jul 03, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2496
When his $300k loan was called in, in the midst of the recession, Bruce Glenn lost it all to pay it back. After selling his properties and becoming an appraiser, he saw people starting to buy properties again and decided to jump back in. Bruce talks about what he did differently the second time around, the main reason people lose money on deals, and his tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Bruce Glenn Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate appraiser Successfully house flipping for ...
Jul 02, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2495
Growing up in a real estate family, Veena Jetti knew she had to leave corporate real estate and start investing for herself. After learning some valuable lessons in her first deal, Veena now has a portfolio of $400M in assets. She talks about the best time to raise capital, and her step-by-step systems and process she uses to provide a “luxury” real estate investing experience. Veena Jetti Real Estate Background: Partner at Vive Funds a large multifamily syndication Grew up in a real estate fami...
Jul 01, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2494
In a recent article , an anonymous writer tells us how he achieved financial independence through passive investing. Today we’re talking about the FIRE movement and what it truly means to be financially free. Theo Hicks & Travis Watts go in depth on the 4 levels of FIRE, as well as 4 steps to get started and succeed with the FIRE movement. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Jun 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2494
Today we’re talking to Chris Cammack, a new investor who has already built a portfolio of 47 rentals under 2 years. Chris gives us a unique perspective on the benefits of working a corporate job, and how you can use the systems and process towards your real estate career. We learn about how he acquired so many properties so quickly, and his secrets for finding private investors. Chris Cammack Real Estate Background: Full-time Account Manager 2 years of real estate experience Has completed 75 fli...
Jun 29, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2492
After accidentally making $30k on his first deal, Lee Kearney was immediately hooked and started researching his next investment. However, when 2007 hit, he realized the market wasn’t the problem and he started working on a new strategy. Lee discusses his strategy in-depth and how he came back from a $2M loss, what to look out for in the current market, and his biggest takeaways from working with a hedge fund. Lee Kearney Real Estate Background: CEO of Southeast Property Investments Network (SPI...
Jun 28, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2491
Today we’re talking to 3 best selling authors about honing in on your negotiating skills to win any real estate deal. Chris Voss, former FBI negotiator, gives us his #1 strategy he uses in negotiations and how that applies to real estate. J Scott discusses the importance of building rapport, and how to get others to like and trust you. Lastly, Oren Klaff tells us his best tool for proper negotiation and describes how to be the most compelling person in a negotiation. Chris Voss FBI hostage negot...
Jun 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2490
